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William Dennis Obituary
"Mike" William Michael Dennis, 80 of Normal, passed away at 3:31 a.m. Thursday January 23, 2025, at The Loft Rehab and Nursing Home.
Mike was born in Biloxi, Mississippi to Martin Carroll and Ada (Ditterline) Dennis. They preceded him in death. He married Marcia Raaum on June 3, 1973 in Fithian, Illinois. She survives.
Surviving are one son, Justin Dennis; three siblings, Steve (Ruth) Dennis, Sandy Dennis, Robin Dennis, nieces and nephews and lifelong friend Ron Schultz.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Heather Dennis; and two sisters, Sherry and Connie.
Mike worked for the city of Bloomington as an Electrician and as a High School Math Teacher for many years. He also took great pride in his lawn care business.
Mike loved his family and will be missed by all who knew him.
He will not only be known as a husband, father, brother, uncle and friend but as a United States Army Airborne Veteran.
His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home. His visitation will be held one hour prior.
Graveside service will follow at Funks Grove Cemetery.
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Kathy Zehr
January 30, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Mark Stoeckel
January 27, 2025
I knew Mr Dennis as a teacher at Odell Community High School in Odell, IL in the early 1970´s.
He was well liked and respected by his students.
Although he wasn´t a coach, he took time to help our basketball coach, working individually wit the less athletic players.
Condolences to his family for his loss
Donna Engle
January 26, 2025
Mike mowed our 1/2 acre yard for many years and became a dear friend. We shared many conversions about living in Decatur and the highs and lows of being in the teaching profession. I´ve missed our Thursday `after mowing´ conversations the last few years. Heaven has definitely gained a dear, dear man! My condolences to his family and friends.
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